anxiously
gb/ˈæŋkʃəsli/ us/ˈæŋkʃəsli/
B2
英語
語義
0件の語義
adverb
B2
state
1
in a worried, nervous way
in a worried or nervous way
用法パターン：
[someone] + [verb] + anxiously; anxiously + [verb/phrase]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use it where only “carefully” is meant; “anxiously” implies worry or nervousness.
類義語
nervously (Emphasizes nervousness rather than worry.)
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worriedly (Directly highlights worry; often sounds slightly more literal.)
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apprehensively (More formal; suggests fear about what may happen.)
対義語
calmly (Without worry or nervousness.)
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confidently (With self-assurance rather than anxiety.)
コロケーション
wait anxiously
|look anxiously
|watch anxiously
|glance anxiously
|ask anxiously
|wonder anxiously
|listen anxiously
|check anxiously
|smile anxiously
|anxiously at the door
テーマ
emotions
|daily_life
例文
- She waited anxiously for the doctor to call back.
- He glanced anxiously at the clock during the exam.
- They listened anxiously for any news from the airport.
学習者向け例文
- I am waiting anxiously for my results.
- She looked anxiously at her phone.
adverb
B2
state
2
with eager anticipation
very eager to know or get something (often a little worried too)
用法パターン：
anxiously + [verb] (e.g., await/anticipate/expect)
よくある間違い：
Learners may treat it as purely positive like “excitedly”; it usually includes tension or concern.
類義語
eagerly (More positive and energetic; less worried than “anxiously”.)
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expectantly (Focuses on expectation rather than nervous tension.)
対義語
indifferently (Without interest or strong feeling.)
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patiently (Calmly waiting without agitation.)
コロケーション
anxiously await
|anxiously anticipate
|anxiously expect
|anxiously hope
|anxiously await news
|anxiously await a reply
|anxiously await the results
|anxiously await confirmation
テーマ
emotions
|communication
|daily_life
例文
- Fans anxiously awaited the announcement of the new tour dates.
- We anxiously anticipated the decision from the committee.
- He anxiously hoped his application would be accepted.
学習者向け例文
- I anxiously await your reply.
- She anxiously expected an email.
adverb
C1
state
3
showing unease through actions
in a way that shows you feel anxious
用法パターン：
[someone] + [verb] + anxiously (e.g., pace/fidget/glance/look around)
よくある間違い：
Don’t use it for neutral physical actions unless the context clearly shows worry (e.g., “walk anxiously” sounds odd without context).
類義語
restlessly (Focuses on inability to stay still; may not always imply worry.)
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tensely (Emphasizes tension; can be physical or emotional.)
対義語
relaxedly (Showing ease and lack of tension.)
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composedly (Calm and self-controlled in appearance.)
コロケーション
pace anxiously
|fidget anxiously
|shift anxiously
|scan anxiously
|glance anxiously around
|anxiously wring (one's) hands
|anxiously bite (one's) lip
テーマ
emotions
|body_language
例文
- He paced anxiously outside the interview room.
- She spoke anxiously, as if expecting bad news.
- The child looked anxiously around for his mother.
学習者向け例文
- He paced anxiously in the hall.
文法
表現
anxiously await
1/ˈæŋkʃəsli əwˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
wait with worry or anticipation
to wait for something and feel worried or very eager
例文
- We anxiously await your decision.
- Residents anxiously awaited updates about the storm.
- She anxiously awaited the exam results.
anxiously awaited
1/ˈæŋkʃəsli əwˈeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
much anticipated (often nervously)
that people have been waiting for and really want to happen
例文
- The anxiously awaited report was finally released.
- They made the anxiously awaited announcement on Monday.
- Her anxiously awaited reply arrived late at night.
check anxiously (for something)
1/t͡ʃˈɛk ˈæŋkʃəsli fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
check repeatedly with worry
to check again and again because you feel worried or eager
例文
- He checked his phone anxiously for a message.
- They checked anxiously for updates during the flight delays.
- I kept checking anxiously to see if the payment went through.
look anxiously (for/at someone or something)
1/lˈʊk ˈæŋkʃəsli fˈɔɹət sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɔɹ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
look with worry
to look while feeling worried
例文
- He looked anxiously for his passport in every pocket.
- She looked anxiously at the door when she heard footsteps.
- I looked anxiously around the platform for my friends.
wait anxiously (for something)
1/wˈeɪt ˈæŋkʃəsli fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
wait nervously for something
to wait and feel worried
例文
- They waited anxiously for the missing hiker to return.
- I’m waiting anxiously to hear if I got the job.
- Parents waited anxiously outside the school.
watch anxiously
1/wˈɔt͡ʃ ˈæŋkʃəsli/
fixed phrase
watch with worry
to watch and feel worried
例文
- We watched anxiously as the firefighters entered the building.
- She watched anxiously while her son crossed the busy road.
- Investors watched anxiously for signs of a slowdown.